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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-10-01
Proceedings Of the Mass-Meeting OF
Democrats at Grand Coteau Station
September oath, 1887.

The Mass meeting WAS called to or
der by Hon. E. D. Estilette Chairman of
the Democratic Executive Committee
for St. Landry Parish and after having
explained the objects of the meeting,
and having invited representatives of
the press, it any present, To the stand
where suitable accommodations had
been prepared, Mr.. Charles Peck was
appointed Chairman and c. w. DuRoy
Secretary. TIE following Vice Plesi-
dents we're appointed.
Albert Guidry, F. w. Lewis II. G..
Lewis, John o. Traiuor, Dr.. G. w.
Martin, Dr.. J. E. Hawkins, PInci.te Rn-
hin, D. p. Salsan. Ozeme Fnntrnnt.
LEON Thihod+au. Martin Carlnn, w. C.
Gordon, A H. Smith, Lur'us j. Gnil
beau, WIN. Brinkhaus, Forester Ri
chard. The". Stnvallr, A. A. Hehert
and JnsrpI Bnrlrigh.
On motion IF J. Thompson, duly
~rcnnded aud adopted by the meeting,
tie Chairman was anthurlzrd Ia Ap-
point six delegates To represent ihis
ia, isi ut the Congressional convention
called tn assemble az Baton Rouge. on
he 2Srh inst, TO nominate u Democratic
candidate for the sixth Congressional
district. Whrrenpon the President ap-
pointed tue IththWihG Nrte2aFPs:
Gilbert l.. Dnpie. j. J. TI"mpson,
Lponce Sandrz. Leon Wolf, Alexi4
Mnreau and ]. NJ. Rntlidge.
On motion it WAS unanimnusly Re-
solved, that the said delegates go un-
instructed. Tie mass meeting having
transacted the hnsiness for which il
WAS called, motion was made aud
carried to adjourn.
CHARLES PECK,
President Democratic Mass
CHAs. w. DURoY, Secretary.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-10-01
Astonishing success.

1t ia the duty of every person who has
used BoSchee'S German Syrup to let it's
wonderful qualities be known to their
friends in curing COnsumptinn, severe
Coughs, Group, Asthma, Pneumonia,
and in fact oil throat and lung diseases.
No person can Use it without lmmedl-
ate relief. Three doses will relieve any
case, and we consider it the duty of all
Druggists to recommend it to the poor.
dying constructive. at least to try one
bottle, as so, 900 dozen bottles were roti
last year, aud no one case where it fail
I'd was reported. Such 4 medicine az
he German Syrup cannot he too wide
~ known. Ask your druggist about it.
Sample bottles to try, sold At 10 cents:
Regular size, rs cents. Sold Ivy all
Druggists and Dealers, in the United
States and Canada. !
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-10-01
A Sound Legal Opinion.

E. cambridge Munday ESQ. County
Atty, Clay Co., Tex says: Have used
Electric Bitters with most happy results
My brother also was very low with Ma
larial Fever and Jaun'lice, but was cut
ed by timely use of this medicine. Am
satisfied Electric Bittrrs saved his life"
Mr.. D. /. Wilcoxson. of Horse Cave,
KY, adds like testimony, saying: He
positively believes he would have died,
had it not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward off az
for all Kidney. Liver and, Stomach Dis
orders stands nneoualed. Price Soc. and
81. at Hamilton L. Bailey's Drng
Store. 9
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-10-01
NICHOLS CLUB AT WILLIE PLATE

Editor st. Landry Democrat, Dear Sir
On Sunday the 25th inst, NICHOLS
club was organized in our town, com
posed of one hundred and sixteen MEM
beers. The following named aentiemen
were elected officers: Thos. Reed presl-
dent, E. T. Laf1tnr vice president, John
ID. Currie secretary.
Tie following resolutions Offered hy
by Y. Vidliue were unanimously adop~
ted:
Whereas, it il necessary for the wei
inrt of the whole people 0t the Stat" ol
Louisiana, and Of the Democratic parity
of which We are tntmimrs, that tht'7
sbouId be II change in the personnel Ut
tnr Government therefore,
Be il resolved, that we protest against
the efforts now being made I" secure
the nomination aud reelection Of Gov.
McEurry.
BE it further resolved, that the high
character and great public services
of Elk Governor Francis /. N1ch"lls. en-
title him to the full confidence and sup
port of the whole, people, nnd especially
III the Democratic patty Il"
" hons he has rendered valuable seryi
cea.
Resolved, that we, the members Of
The, Vile Plate Nichols club, will us,
all honorable means I" st'Cil,c his n"ml-
nation aud election To HE Go,elnursh,p
of The State.
Upon motion the Climb adjnn,ned 10
meet in regular session the fourth Sat
nrday in every mouth. Mr.. Tl"S. Ii.
Lewis, of OpeIousas, then addressed the
club upon Tho politics ot the State, in
his easy and eloquent manner, bringing
out many strong points iu favor OF Hon.
Flaucis T. Nichols.
THOs. REED, Prest.
JNo. D. CURR1E. Src'y.
Vile Platte, Sept. 2Stlt, 1888.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-10-01
Don't Experiment.

YOu cannot afford to waste time in
experimenting when your lungs are in
danger. Consumption always seems, at
tirst, only a cold. Do not permit any
dealer to impose upon You with som.
cheap imitation Of Dr.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, Coughs and
Colds, but he sure you get the genu-
inc. Because he can make more profit
he may tell you he has something just
as good, or just the same. Don t he de-
crived, but insist upon getting DR..
Kings New Discovery, which is guar
anteed to give relief in all Throat, Lung
and Chest affections. Trial bottles free
at Hamilton & Bailey's Drug Store. s
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-10-01

Upon motion Of G. F. Garland. Tie
report nf the Committee on creden-
tials was unanimously accepted, and
the convention went into permanent
organization. with the above named
delegates. and continuing in office the
officers of the Temporary organization.
UDon motion of E. T. Lewis, a com
mittea on resolutions Of rs composed
of one delegate from each pOlling MACE
with j. j. Barry. of Grand Cofenu as
chairman, was appointed nv the chair.
The above committee after a recess,
through its chairman made the follow.
ing report to the convention.
To the President and members of the
convention.
Ynur committee on Resolutions res.
pectfully report TINT while this hofly
represents every poll and ward in the
parish except the Atehafalaya pell. By
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-10-01
J. j. NEYL7ND. Secretary.
Rucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best Salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores. Ulcers, salt rheum, fever.
sores. letter. chapped hands, chilb'ains'
corns, and all skin eruptions, and posi-
tiveiy cures piles, or no pay required.
II 10 guaranteed to give perfect satisfac-
ton. or money refunded. Price CSC.
per box. For sale by Hamilton & Bal
ley opelonsas. la.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-10-01
A special dispatch from Rayne to the

I Cay uI1o, To EFRd5u 10 t8b zACauIa eIeC-
ton, says: Ar this poll a heavy vote
was polled. The McEnery battlers made
a desperate struggle by boodling the
negroes and resorting to every means
to capture the precinct. For two days
before the election every available dep
uty sheriff from st. Landry had been
conscripted and set to working up q
sentiment and corrupting the votes of
the people. Whisky flowed freely. ne-
gro balls, gambling, etc, we're the order
of the day, until the morning of the
election, when the negroes were rushed
to the polls and 10 drunken condition
made to cast their votes" And yet the
McEneryites say Gen. Nichols wants to
the State.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-10-01
GRADE.
BULLS

Seven or eight grade Holsten bull calves ov
the registered Holstein bull volney, ont Of
good cows, for sale at Gas each.
r. B. COTTYNGHAM.
Holland ttornsxly Psrrott) Plantation near
Opelensas, 1naT ass
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-10-01
FOR RENT.

A residence opposite the Overton place, with
four rooms down stairs and one large room
ab0ve also kitchen and servants room. an
ply to BLACK & MORRIS,
Apl eff Opelousas, La
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-10-01
OPELOUSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE,
Opelousas, st. Landry Par. La.

-:o:-
H. ties Monday, September 9Th 1895 under the
and Mrs N. A. Davis, with competent assist
aut-. The ecolastic year consists 0 forty
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Department, per months se
Academic % " " 500
Music with use OF piano 500
Boarding. including washing, lIghts
and fuel per month. ............ Is 60
Embroidery, vax flowers, painting,
drawing. each, extra 10 90
incidental fee. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. I 90
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school is strict bna
parental, ; no hard tasks or restrictions are inn
po-ed but every student must comply with the
rules. and must prepare up 10 the measure OF
her ability, the lessons assigned.
Our course of study and mode OF instruction
are designed To train the mind To the habits Of
correct thinking and thorough investigation.
No student will De allowed to enter higher
classes without thorough preparation. Parents
and guardians may rest assured that the man
ners. health and morals OF their children and
wards shall receive due attention.
No deduction for absence, unless In case Of
PrOtr8cted illness The location Of this town ia
healrhful and easy Of access The boarding
depar' "1ent is under the immediate charge q /
Mrs. Hayee. Boarders will provide themseIv "A
VI, Is nix ete sci towels
For pa :icn!ar>, Ire
M"e. III. N. uAYEa
NY x or:r c,1,s
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1887-10-01

Advantages unsurpassed In all departments.
The best system OF Business Practice ever
devised. Tuition In Bookkeeping, Banking,
Pennaanship. Arithmetic, Telegrsphy etc., To
SO. and gives the student all the time desired
to complete the course three months. Coed
board al2.50 and SIS per mouth. Short hand
taught by mail. Send for Ctrsulas:
I. A. WYATT,
hev 1@sy RTssAaaSs
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-10-08
SPECIAL NOTICE.

1t is highly important that the friends
and supporters of Genera Nichols should
keep themselves thoroughly informed in
regard to the progress of the canvass now
going on in this State. The most eminent
leaders of the Louisiana Democracy are in
the field. Nichols clubs are being organ
lied IN every parish, public meetings of
great interest are almost of daily occur
renee, and the discussion of the various
issues involved is marked by unusual
earnestncss and ability. The Picayune has
furnished it's readers with an accurate and
comprehensive accoun of this movement
from its inception, and will continue to do
so to the close of the struggle, in order
that the public may understand the situa-
ton perfectly, and that General Nichols
and his friends may be fully and fairly re-
ported. Many of the weekly papers are
doing noble work in the good cause. and
we ourselves have been much indebted to
them for their contributions to the gener-
al discussion; but only a daily paper has
the opportunity and the facilities requi-
site to an immediate and complete report
of the whole canvass with all its details
and i'll all its varying phases. For these
reasons. We deem it proper to commend
the Daily ficayune to the. favorable con
sideration of all who are interested in the
effort now being made to secure our party
and the State from the evils of ring rule
and personal government.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-10-08
The Rose Hill Speak.

We noticed a publication in the
M~ERlDsoNAL Of September 29,h en-.
Nued "To all whom it may concern"
nov IN regard to said publication.
ne %undersign have to say this: that
u the Abbevilles were as expert in
pa'' tossing as they are in welding,
oonbastic goose Quill, we would
osF.aln'y 'score ourselves out" but,
~ II Is, all bal! tossers of the parish,
Oes'des numerous interested outsiders
sao witnessed the series Of games
p'ayed last year on Rose Hill
grounds, know that they lost every
game. Therefore, "be it known to
.ae world Ito usc their own express
;'onl' that according to right and
.:s''ce the banner is not in posses
s'on OF its rightful owners. How
sse'; it can be won again. We
.Oa'd say more, bnt refrain from
principles Of modesty.
Rose Hill B. Is. Club,
oetober J. 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-10-08
MONITION.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Twenty fifth Judicial District Court,
Parish of VermiIion.

l. WCLtt -uItu JuulCldl DlSUIlcS court,
Parish of Vernlilion.
No. 1872.
Odile Segura and Eli Montague, her
husband, v Ex-party monition.
To all whom to whom it may concern {:
Notice is hereby given to all persons
who can set up any right to the prop
erty hereinafter described, claimed to
have been purchased by the plaintiff in
the above entitled and numbered case,
at a tax sale made by John A. Brook
shier, then taX-collector for the parish
of Vermilion, on the 22d day of Novem-
Der, 1873, in consequence of any infor-
mality, irregularity or illegality in any
of the proceedings had or for any other
defect whatsoever, to show aust with
in thirty days from this date, why said
sale should not be confirmed and
homologated for the following lands,
viz: The ne Or, Sc Or, sw or, 81 and
ne or of NV or Of sec "a, tp IL, sr3e;
SET of nea and "a of set and the sw4 of sec
50, tip IL, ST 3 e. the set Of SEC 8, tip IL, 81 8
e. the st of SCI, sec Z, tip IL, ST 3 e. the
nw4 OF sec II, tp II, ST c. Eight lots in
sec 81, tip II, sr3e': the e4 of nw4 and the
ne4 the Sc. and el of swt, sec 10, tip IL, 81
2 e.. the he! of ne! and 81 of net and Sc.
and NJ of nwa and set of NV! and nw4 of
sw44, sec s, tip IL, 81 2 e. Sc. sec r, tip II, ST
2e. the nt of n1; the 81 of nw3 the sw4
of net: the W! of sw!; the WI of SET Of sec
IS, TYP Il, ST 2 e. the nwz and the sw!, the
s. OF Sc! and nw4 of SCI, tip IL, ST O.; the
NV Or: the sw or and 81 of ne or and NV
or OF lie or, sec Sc, tip II, ST 2 Q. the WI of
NV or and ST of sec 81, tip u, ST 2 e.. the
ne Or, sec 20. tip IL, ST 2e.; the sw Or, es of
NV or and the es of sec II, tp 10. sr 8 e. !;
the sw Or sec %, tp 12, ST 2 e.; the ! of ne
or and he or of Sc or, sec 4, tp IS, ST 2 e.;
the 81 and e4 of ne or, sec 2, tp Is, ST 3 G. !;
the ne or and st of NV or, sec |, tip 10, ST 2
e.. ; the nj of ne or, sec II. tp 12. sr3e. the
NV or of sec II, tip Ii, 81 5 e.. ; the ne Or sec
Is, tp 13, ST 3 e. 81 of ne or and NV or of
Sc or, sec 25, tip II. ST l G. e4 of sec IA; all
of section IS; all of section "a and nj of
ne or and Sc or of ne Or, sec %. all in town
ship IL, ST l east. for the sum of seven hun
dred and tifty-five dollars and tifty-six
cents.
Witness the Hon. C. Debaillon, Judge
of said Court, this 24th day of September.
1887.
LAsTIE BROUSSARD,
Clerk of Court.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-10-08

Amount On hand ..-......... s5753 10
| Very respectfully,
ELI WISE, Treasurer.
Mr.. :. Wise having presented IA bill for
| a pump and pipe for the 9th ward the same
was ordered paid.
| u. ", Lyons having presented a bill for
assessing the poll and school tax for the
year 1887, the same was referred to the
Finance Committee.
A. II. Nuuez, deputy tax-collector hav-
ing filed i list OF poll tax payers for the
year 1887. The same was referred to the
| Finance Committee.
Resolved, That a school be opened III
Latlolais Cove i'll the 9th ward. at Il house
to be furnished by MIR. Polive Marceaux.
Salary attached to said school to be $1,000
per month. and the following gentlemen
ale requested to serve as trustees fov said
school, to wit: Messrs. Polive Marceaux,
Harruan Lapratte and Alexandra Aube.
Resolved, That the President and the
Secretary are authorized to open a school
near Lake Arthur. provided the patrons
furnish G suitable house with seats fol the
children. Salary attached to said school
to be $1,000 per month. Messrs. Dr. Hall,
Ambrose Mouton and Wurwebber are re-
Guested to serve as trustees for said
school.
Mr.. p. d. Leblanc. presented a bill for
making repairs at the school-house near
Mr.. NJ. G. Broussard, and the same was
ordered paid.
Mr.. w. W. Edwards presented a hill for
surveying Doth section school lands,) the
same was ordered paid out of the funds of
the ward in which said land is located.
On motion, resolved that W. y. Ed
wards. Esq. is hereby authorized and en-
powered to bring suit in the name of the
Board of School Directors of Vermilion
parish, against j. S. Nunez tax-collector
and his sureties. for all school taxes, poll
and mill. on the roll of 1856, which are I'M
accounted for.
Resolved. That a sufficient sum of none
is hereby appropriated out of the LIST ward
funds to have a brick chimney built at the
school-house near NJ. C.. Broussard's, and
Mcssrs. NJ. c. Broussard and Numa Brous-
sard are appoinIed q committee to let said
work to the lowest responsible bidder.
The committee appointed to have Ger
tain repairs made at the school-house near
Morgan's Mill presented their report and
the same was accepted.
On motion, the Board adjourned sine die.
W. w. EDWARDS, President.
j. n. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-10-08
NOTICE.
Oct. 1, 1881.

Noticcis hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make iinal proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will he made
before the Judge or in his absence, the
Clerk of the District Court, at Abbeyille,
La, on Saturday. November 12, 1887. viz !:
Charles Hungerford, who made Home
Entry No. $50 for the lots 2 80, Section
10, Township II, SR. NV, La. Meridian.
He m the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land, viz :-Melicka
Leleu, Henry Rees, Rupert Castillo and
Victorin Maxile, all of Vermilion Parish,
Louisiana.
THOMAS J.EUILER. Register.
Oct 1851
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-10-08
NOTICE.
Land Office at New Orleans, La.
-A4AA.lA-ll 4 l,L. :

Land Office at New Orleans, La.
September 30. 1887.
Notice is thereby given that the following
named settler has fled notice of his intcn-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim. and that said proof will be made
before the Judge or in his absence the
Clerk of the District Court, at Abbeville,
La, on Saturday, November IL. 1887, viz:
Victorin Maxile, who made Homestead
Entry No. 57s1, for the Ell of SW or, and
South Range 5 East La. Meridian.
He the following witnesses TO
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of said land. viz Charles
Hungerford. Emile MonItrie. Henry Rees,
and Alfred Moultrie, all of VcrmiliOn par
lsh, Louisiana.
THos. J. BUTLFR, Register.
Oct. I. 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-10-08
School Board Proceedings.

.ABBEvILLE, October /, 1887.
The Board Of School Directors of Yer
mlilon parish met this day in regular SEES
sion. Members present-W. w. Edwards.
President. and Messrs. John Nugier. John
Morgan, NJ. c. Broussard and James n.
Williams. Absent-Messrs. kibbe and
Lampman.
The minutes of the last meeting were
adopted after due reading.
following report, the same was ordered
spread on the minutes.
ABBEvILLE, October 4, 1897.
To the Hon. President and members of the
School Board of Vernlilion Parish.
~GENTs-There remains as cash to the
credit Of the various school funds, as fol
lows:
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-10-08
NOTICE..

j. p. Gueydan's pasture being completed
and properly closed, he does forbid hunt
ing on his grounds, and all parties caught
ing to law. He also forhids the passing of
loose cattle through his said pasture. He
would further state that he is now ready
to take in cattle, his pasture having
proved satisfactory. Persons wishing to
take their stock out of the pasture must
first call at the house of the undersigned
and notify him Of the tact.
ii. l.. GUEYDAN.
Sent. "a. 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-10-08
PUBLIC SALE.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
Twenty-tifth Judicial District Court.
Parish of Vermilion.

No. TS5.
Succession of Onesia Landry.
pI virtue OF an order of sale granted by
ID the Honorable 18th Judicial District
and State of Louisiana, in the matters of
the above entitled and numbered estate,
the undersigned will on
Wednesday,, November Z, 1857,
and from day to day thereafter, sell at
public auction, to the last and highest
bidder, at the late residence Of deceased,
in this parish, all the interest of the mi
nors Rodolphe, Derbeste and Idolie Lam
dry, in the property belonging to said
succession, consisting of the following
described property, to wit:
One certain tract of land situated in this
parish, containing eighty acres and being
the south half of the northeast quarter of
section two, In township fourteen, south
of range four east.
One dwelling house-one corn crib-one
lot of fencing-one lot of gentle horses
Il lot household furniture and kitchen
utensils. corn and cotton crops and many
small articles too numerous to mention.
TERMS i CONDITIONS All adj udica-
tions of ten dollars and under to be paid
cash on the day of sale, and for all prop
erty the adjudication of which shall ex-
coed ten dollars, to be sold one-half cash
and the balance in one, two and three
years tlculG lIolI Iue uuE vi SdlbS puI-
chasers to furnish their notes with solvent
s%ureties to the satisfaction of the tutor.
and conditioned to bear eight per cent. per
annum interest after maturity until paid.
The real estate to be and remain specially
mortgaged and hypothecated in favor Of
said succession, with vendors lien and
privilege retained thereon to secure the
purchase price thereof. Said notes to bear
ten per cent. as attorneys fees as a penal
ty to be paid upon said notes or the
amount in suit in case it should become
necessary to institute suit to enforce the
payment thereof.
Abbeville, October l, 1887.
URS1N LANDRY,
Natural Tutor Administering.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-10-08
Town Council.

ABBEv1LI.E, la, Oct. 3. 1886.
The Council met this day at the
Courthouse at Abbeville, in regular
session.
Present Ophelias Bourque.
Mayor. and Messrs. Wise, Mills and
Coastal. absent, Mr.. Leblanc.
The minutes of the previous meet
ing Of the Council we're read and
adopted. ..
Mr.. Mills was called to the chair.
w%hereupon Mr.. Bourque rendered
his resignation as Mayor Of the
Town Of AbbevilIe. which read.
RESIGNATION OF MIR. BOURQUE.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-10-08
NOTICE..
Land Office at New Orleans, l

Land Office At New Orleans, La.
September 20, 1887.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his inten-
ton to make final proof in support of his
claim, and that said proof will be made
before the Judge, or in his absence the
Clerk of the District Court, at Abbeville,
La, on Monday, November z. 1887. viz !:
Luc' Broussard, who made Homestead
Entry No. 66si. for the Ell of NV quarter,
and NV or. of NV Or, Section 81, Town
ship II, south, Range 8 East. La. NJ.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon, and
cultivation of, said land, viz:-Onezime
Prejcan. Theogene Schexnayder. Onezime
Baudoin and Eloi Prejean, all of VermiIiou
Parish, Louisiana.
THOs. J. BUTLER, Register.
Oct. /. 1887.
The Meridional. (Abbeville, La.) 1856-1906, 1887-10-08
500 TO $500 month ss

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